Best Stanislaus County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 4,962 students in Stanislaus County, CA (there are 190 public schools, serving 106,578 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $6,949, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
78% of private schools in Stanislaus County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30
  • # Students Served: 4,962
  • Average Tuition: $6,949
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View Stanislaus County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30
  • # Students Served: 4,962
  • Average Tuition: $6,949
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View Stanislaus County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Stanislaus County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Berean Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5361
Map of Big Valley Christian
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Christian
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
(2)
Central Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
200 S Carpenter Road
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Central Valley Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
(1)
Modesto Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Map of Oakdale Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Catholic
1225 Cooper Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-7787
Map of St. Stanislaus Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Catholic
1416 Maze Blvd
Modesto, CA 95351
(200) 952-4903
Map of Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students
Christian
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
(3)
Map of Brethren Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Brethren
3549 Dakota Ave
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 543-7860
Map of Brighter Futures Therapeutic Learning Center
Gr: 4-7 | 3 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
4715 Yosemite Blvd
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 574-9707
Map of Creative Christian Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1351 E G St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-6820
Map of Faith Home Teen Ranch
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6643 Faith Home Road
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-0606
Grace Lutheran Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
617 W Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-1800
(1)
Map of Hughson Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Church of Christ
1519 Tully Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2874
Map of Kirk Baucher School
Gr: 1-8 | 77 students
Special Education School
918 Sierra Drive
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 550-5858
Map of Montessori School Of Modesto
Gr: K | 25 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3501 San Clemente Avenue
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 567-1115
Map of Mountain View Baptist Academy
Gr: 2-10 | 5 students
Baptist
1516 Carver Rd
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-1002
Map of New Harvest Christian
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Christian
1360 Lone Palm Ave
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 527-0336
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Stanislaus County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Abundant Joy Christian School
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1420 Oasis Ln
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Map of Calvary Temple Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 224 students
Christian
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Map of Foster-moore Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1501 Magnolia St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Map of St. Felicissimus School
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Catholic
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Map of Sierra Vista Kirk Baucher School
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Special Education School
830 E Minnesota Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 550-5858

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
32 Schools
# Students
4,962 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
373 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,949
$18,350
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
226 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
961 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
187 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
2,053 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
42%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
43 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,446 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Berean Christian School, Central Catholic High School, and Modesto Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Stanislaus County?
30 private schools are located in Stanislaus County.
How much do private schools cost in Stanislaus County?
The average tuition cost is $6,949, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Stanislaus County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stanislaus County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stanislaus County?
78% of private schools in Stanislaus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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